Published date: 28 August 2019

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Closing: 7 October 2019

Contract summary

Industry

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Location of contract

North West

Value of contract

£40,000

Procurement reference

COPE001-DN432331-30648128

Published date

28 August 2019

Closing date

7 October 2019

Contract start date

18 November 2019

Contract end date

17 May 2020

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes

Description

Copeland Borough Council is seeking to appoint a professional team to deliver the project 'The Research and Development of Employability Online Support Tools'. The commission involves providing technical expertise and advice on the development of employability online support tools that will assist the Council and its Work & Skills partners to provide career pathway solutions, particularly to the unemployed and underemployed, including those who are less digitally confident. 1.1.2 It is anticipated the project will be delivered in two phases. Phase 1 will focus on the research and scope of the project. Phase 2 will focus on concept development and implementation. Progression to Phase 2 of the project will be at the discretion of the Council following a robust review as a result of Phase 1, and the subsequent development of a full business case. The total contract value of this procurement exercise is a maximum of £40K (excluding VAT). This estimation is subject to Phase 2 of the project progressing to delivery stage. Phase 1 is not expected to exceed £15k, Phase 2 is not expected to exceed £25K.
Further details are provided in the Invitation to Tender documents which will be made available upon registering an interest in this opportunity via The Chest Procurement Portal. All correspondence/clarifications must be made via The Chest (messages area). For support to use the Chest please contact Proactis Help Centre: https://supplierhelp.due-north.com/

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About the buyer

Contact name

Chris Pickles

Address

Copeland Borough Council
The Copeland Centre
Whitehaven
CA28 7SJ
England

Telephone

+44 1946598326

Email

Chris.pickles@copeland.gov.uk

Website

http://www.copeland.gov.uk/